Home Buying News

As interest rates rise, homes in hot markets like San Diego are already looking unaffordable for buyers with lower incomes especially first-time buyers as more income is devoted to mortgage payments, according to the Zillow Housing Confidence Index .

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Many consumers know that their credit scores actually take a dip when they close their credit card accounts, which is why they think twice before doing so.

More and more couples, both mixed- and same-sex, are electing to live together without getting married, and often this includes purchasing a home together.

THE recent surge in interest among Scottish home-buyers has begun to level off, with the growth in would-be buyers starting to slow last month according to a new report.

Few businesspeople are elated by the Bank of Thailand's rate cut to its lowest point in more than three years, saying it may not boost investment and consumption in light of lingering political uncertainties.

If you're considering retiring or relocating soon, an article in Forbes offers insight into how Boomers can navigate the current real estate market."

Today, Republicans and Democrats in signaled that they are willing to work together to ensure that buying a home remains an attainable goal for American families.

You're looking for a house and see the perfect listing. It has a big number on it.

Rates on the most popular types of mortgages rose by equal amounts according to HSH.com 's Weekly Mortgage Rates Radar .

Mortgage Returns, a provider of TRUE CRM technology and automated marketing solutions for the mortgage industry, announced that it has launched its Spring Purchase Program enabling mortgage lenders to increase purchase business and referrals during the upcoming home buying season.

Here are a few things you need to know right now in Marlborough: The National Weather Service is calling for rain with highs in the mid-40s and some fog here and there.

It wasn't long ago that real estate was deemed toxic, untouchable, whatever bad thing you want to call it.

GLOUCESTER enjoys some of the cheapest house prices in the county - and mortgages are easier to get in the city - according to new figures.

If you are a first-time home buyer, you may be able to claim a non-refundable tax credit of up to $750 on the purchase of a qualifying home.

Home ownership involves a commitment to several critical steps: maintaining and upgrading the home to ensure an optimal return on investment.

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Sellers who are paying a RealtorA a commission should ask about the commission split.

Des Moines city leaders are warning residents about proposed legislation they say could have "extremely negative" affects on neighborhoods.

The idea of "buying" a home in this economy is reserved for people who are richer , more responsible, and luckier than you.